Sports
Fresh looks for PIAA soccer quarterfinalists Franklin Regional, Greensburg Central Catholic
November 11, 2021
Joey Bayne figured prominently into the Franklin Regional attack, only not this soon and not this much.
Through the Years: Arnold capped best season in 40 years in 1961
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
An educational course might help Chick’s Picks improve high school football prognosticating
Welcome to Week 11.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 10, 2021
November 10, 2021
High schools
Pitt wrestling program adds 5 WPIAL standouts on signing day
The early signing period turned out to be a bonanza for the Pitt wrestling program.
Discipline key for top-seeded Belle Vernon when New Castle comes to town
Defensive discipline played a big role in Belle Vernon’s 46-14 win over McKeesport to win the Big 8 Conference title two weeks ago.
Trib 10: Back to work for ranked teams in Week 11
The Trib 10 power rankings last week resembled the 1930s movie classic, All Quiet on the Western (Pa) Front.
Springdale aims for revenge against No. 5 Rochester in WPIAL quarterfinals
Springdale and Rochester are no strangers to each other, even though the Dynamos and Rams have played only four times in their respective histories.
A-K Valley football players to watch for 2021 Week 11
Legend Ausk
Upstart programs collide when Cornell, Leechburg meet in Class A quarterfinals
Often, coaches and school officials can get upset after earning home-field advantage and having the site moved.
Freeport aims to find winning formula against Elizabeth Forward
Now that Freeport has won the first WPIAL football playoff game ever held at Freeport Area Athletic Stadium, it is time for the Yellowjackets to hit the road.
The Birdie learns an important football lesson, picks A-K Valley playoff games
Last week: 4-3 (57.1%)
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 11
Friday
Westmoreland football players to watch for 2021 Week 11
Brant Garn
Mt. Pleasant motivated to make history in playoff clash with Avonworth
Motivation can come in many forms at WPIAL football playoff time.
Fox Chapel will try to outfox No. 2 Penn-Trafford in WPIAL quarterfinals
Fox Chapel has already pulled off a playoff upset this season, but can it outfox Penn-Trafford in the quarterfinals Friday?
‘Tis the season for Westmoreland County playoff picks from The Birdie
Last week: 4-2 (66.7%)
Coaches announce 2021 WPIAL field hockey all-stars
Days after winning WPIAL titles, the Pine-Richland, Penn-Trafford and Shady Side Academy field hockey teams had another reason to celebrate Wednesday. Combined, the three WPIAL champions had 15 players honored as WPIAL all-stars.
WPIAL girls volleyball teams learn sites, times for PIAA quarterfinals
Twelve WPIAL teams began the girls volleyball state playoffs on opening night Tuesday. Four saw their season come to an end while eight District 7 teams were winners and are moving on to Round 2.
